Perfusionist

Perfusionist, Full-time, Rotating - Sign-on Bonus OfferedThe Perfusionist AMC reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Responsibilities:Operate cardiopulmonary bypass circuit in accordance with NM, AMSECT and manufacturer guidelinesMonitor oxygenator and adjust gas flow as neededOperate centrifugal and roller pumps to maintain adequate cardiac outputMonitor blood temperature, O2, CO2, pH, venous saturations, and adjust as neededMonitor blood electrolytes, potassium, sodium, and calciumMonitor heparin management of patient while on bypassCool and rewarm patient as directed by surgeonChart patients' vital parameters on perfusion record at regular intervalsTroubleshoot any problems unusual occurrences or deviations from NM or AMSECT guidelines. Communicate these issues to the surgeon and anesthesiologist and develop an action plan to correct the problemComplete a yearly competency on all perfusion equipment, NM and AMSECT guidelinesRead and demonstrate an understanding of all perfusion equipmentRead and demonstrate an understanding of all NM and AMSECT guidelinesSet up and operate the cell salvaging system throughout the medical centerSet up and operate the medical centers various ventricular assist devices. These devices include but are not limited to HVAD, HMII, HMIII, Impella, and TandemHeartTransport VADs to various procedural areasMust be able to take call coverage on a rotating basis with colleaguesSet up and operate the ECMO circuit and be able to initiate support anywhere in the medical center.Educate and explain functions of perfusion responsibilities to medical staff, residents, medical students, and nursing staff.Assist medical personnel in the O. R. to facilitate the best patient care possible.Clean and restock perfusion equipment as indicatedCheck perfusion equipment for proper operationSetup and operate the HIPEC systemSet up and operate Veno-venous supportQualifications:Graduate of an accredited perfusion school.CCP certificationLicensed by the State of Illinois as a Licensed PerfusionistBLS CertificationPreferred:Bachelor of Science Degree.Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.